Strengthening the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Curriculum Through Three Interactive Cases

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)

Background:

• Educational deficiencies exist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) for OB/GYN residents and medical students.
• There is a need for improved REI curricula to address these gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and pilot a flexible curriculum (in-person and virtual) to enhance REI education.
• To assess the effectiveness of facilitator-guided, case-based learning in REI.

Main Methods:

• Developed three clinical vignettes for facilitator-led case-based discussions.
• Administered pre- and postsurveys with knowledge questions and self-assessments.
• Compared immediate and delayed postintervention responses using statistical tests.

Main Results:

• Significant improvements in self-rated proficiency for managing irregular menses, infertility, and amenorrhea (p < .05).
• Increased learner knowledge and comfort with REI compared to other subspecialties (p < .05).
• Sustained improvements in knowledge and competence observed at a delayed interval.

Conclusions:

• Facilitator-guided case-based learning effectively improved confidence, comfort, and knowledge in managing REI conditions.
• The curriculum demonstrated sustained benefits in learner competence over time.